Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/sched: netem: fix queue limit check to include reordered packets The queue limit check in netem_enqueue() uses q->t_len which only counts packets in the internal tfifo. Packets placed in sch->q by the reorder path (__qdisc_enqueue_head) are not counted, allowing the total queue occupancy to exceed sch->limit under reordering. Include sch->q.qlen in the limit check.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.4.288, < 5.5 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0f875d52db4c921da610e481b72f03cc82fdcb72Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/39a66e83ea41fe845631eeb8d326953de27d13f9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4185701fcce6b426b6c3630b25330dddd9c47b0dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/54b5dbacd00dedffd5e2eed76de1c3839996b5e6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/74fcd8e127200a50ee22ba2b45c164722bdb9177Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8450462eaf91d5d2a9e863507b16d18e814baef3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/936a7dd87251f6f3e88983350833edf60fe6a80bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef9a41b3870fb90577da5b2de5bd140022d4021ePatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-52984?
CVE-2026-52984 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/sched: netem: fix queue limit check to include reordered packets The queue limit check in netem_enqueue() uses q->t_len which ...
How severe is CVE-2026-52984?
CVE-2026-52984 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-52984?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.